Mike Barwis

About Mike Barwis

Mike Barwis is the founder and CEO of the Barwis Methods family of companies, including the Barwis Methods Training Centers. Mike is currently the Senior Advisor Sports Science and Human Performance at New York Mets, Director of Sports Science and Human Performance at Detroit Red Wings and was previously a consultant for the Miami Dolphins. He was formerly the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the University of Michigan, where he was directly responsible for the development and implementation of the football strength and conditioning program. Barwis worked at West Virginia University for a period of 14 years. He was appointed the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic sports in during which time he supervised all the University’s sports programs excluding football. In 2003 Barwis assumed the responsibility for the WVU football program, while maintaining his position with the Olympic sports. During his tenure at West Virginia University he designed and implemented programs for all of the Mountaineers\' 21 varsity sports. His last 5 years at WVU were widely considered to be the golden era in WVU athletics.Barwis has coached 38 National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) All-Americans and was one of 10 coaches to receive the Bronze Award from the NSCA certification commission. He has trained over 500 Olympic and professional athletes in over 40 sporting events.In addition, Barwis has been published in numerous journals, magazines, newspapers, written several books, and produced several videos.Mike is married to Autumn who was the Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning at WVU. He has two sons, Ray and Charlie, as well as two daughters, Hannah and Julia.

Experience

1. Director of Sports Science and Human Performance

   Detroit Red Wings

   Jun 2019 — Present

   Work directly with the GM. Design, review, oversee and assist with the implementation of all aspects of player performance including strength and conditioning, physical therapy, athletic training, data science, recovery, and nutrition at the NHL and AHL league levels. Responsible for researching, interviewing, and hiring of all new staff.

Skills

• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Management
• Baseball
• Sports Marketing
• Football
• Coaching
• Rehabilitation
• Science
• Sports Training
• Exercise Physiology
• Operant Conditioning
• Fitness Training
• Sponsorship
• Sports Coaching
• Wellness Coaching
• Sports Injuries
• Sports Psychology
• Nutrition
• Athletics
• Weight Training
• Teaching
• Weight
• Injury Prevention
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Exercise Prescription
• Wellness
• Fitness
• Athletic Performance
• Professional Sports
• Performance Enhancement
• Agility
• Soccer
• Physical Therapy
• Biomechanics
• Sports
• Public Speaking
• Cycling
• Nutritional Counseling
• Endurance
• Sports Nutrition